**The Bistro Server is responsible for delivering a warm, seamless guest experience across both the dining floor and the bar. This hybrid role combines attentive food and beverage table service with efficient bar execution, focusing on wine service and pre-batched cocktails. The ideal candidate supports the daily operations of Olea & Fig by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, speed, and hospitality at all times.
Operational Requirements
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Floor & Bar Service: Greet guests, guide them through the food and drink menus, take accurate orders, and deliver dishes and beverages promptly to both dining tables and bar seating.
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Beverage & Wine Execution: Pour and serve wine according to bistro standards, and finish, garnish, and serve pre-batched cocktails and specialty coffees with speed and consistency.
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Opening & Closing: Open and close the bar and dining floor stations according to Olea & Fig’s daily checklists.
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Service Prep: Ensure proper table setups, glassware polishing, garnish prep, and overall mise en placebefore service begins.
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Restocking: Keep bar shelves, wine fridges, glassware, and service stations fully stocked before and during shifts.
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Cleanliness: Maintain a spotless, organized bar, dining area, fridges, and service stations throughout the shift, clearing and resetting tables quickly.
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Inventory & Reports: Assist with stock counts (especially wine and batched inventory), report any breakage or waste, and help complete daily shift reports.
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POS & Cash: Operate the POS system accurately for both table and bar tabs, process payments smoothly, and assist with end-of-day cash handling.
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Shifts: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM shifts, be available on weekends, and holidays as needed. (Mondays Off)
Position Requirements
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Communication: Strong communication and interpersonal skills in Arabic and English (French is a plus).
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Experience: Prior experience in hospitality, preferably as a server, bartender, or front-of-house associate in a bistro, wine bar, or café environment.
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Beverage Knowledge: Basic familiarity with wine service and cocktail presentation, with a willingness to learn Olea & Fig’s menu in detail.
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Detail-Oriented: High attention to detail, tidy work habits, and strong personal and workspace cleanliness standards.
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Adaptability: Ability to multitask smoothly between floor tables and the bar while staying calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
25-30$ / Shift + Tips**
